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KV03 OCZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,338 mi
Last recorded71,338 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,338 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension component leaking leaking from underside (5.3.5 (c))

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 71,330 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,789 miles

slight misting of oil on both front suspension struts

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,178 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,446 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 51,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,427 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,839 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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KV03 OCZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 OCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV03 OCZ registered?

KV03 OCZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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